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$50
Fixed Price

Intermediate
Experience Level

This is a label design for three small bottles of 10ml, 30ml and 60ml CBD Pain ointment. Each bottle will have 3 variations. One for…

$49
Fixed Price

Entry
Experience Level

We are looking for Expert Personalize Proposal Writers. Requirements: Expert Personalize Proposal Writing Firster communication Hard…

$100
Fixed Price

Expert
Experience Level

Hey Dear Fellow Freelancers! I am looking for a project based graphic designer who could create the channel art to my upcoming youtub…

Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

3 to 6 months
Duration

Intermediate
Experience Level

Looking to hire a graphic designer to create Podcast cover artwork and audiogram/videogram artwork. Looking for a reliable designer for…

$300
Fixed Price

Intermediate
Experience Level

Will be needing 20 full color character designs doing certain poses and stances. The characters in themselves aren't original (famous p…

$10
Fixed Price

Intermediate
Experience Level

Hi Looking forward to your design and help 1. Fitness U 365 the website is fitnessu365.com 2. Fitness University 3. More than a fitness…

Hours to be determined
Hours needed

3 to 6 months
Duration

Intermediate
Experience Level

This project requires a designer with a creative outlook on colorful, fun, and youthful graphics. This is a straightforward project;…

$500
Fixed Price

Expert
Experience Level

looking for creative graphic designer to create a custom design/format calendar to be printed for 2022. Clean, minimalist modern design…

Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed

1 to 3 months
Duration

Intermediate
Experience Level

I run a vintage typewriter company, ClassicTypewriter.com. I want to create a booklet with some of the images I've created, to profile…

$200
Fixed Price

Intermediate
Experience Level

We are looking to onboard a graphic Designer to work with our creative team to create social media posts and assist our creative direct…

How to become a freelance Graphic Designer

Are you a creative visual communicator who loves helping others find new ways to express their vision through graphics, typography, and color? You may have what it takes to become a freelance graphic designer on Upwork.

What does a graphic designer do?

Graphic designers are the visual communicators of a business. They project a company's mission and vision and draw in new stakeholders and consumers by utilizing various media forms. They can paint new identities and brands through advertising and promotional work.

Whether it's a new business launching its first storefront or a widely recognized company that requires a brand refresh—graphic designers must be able to collaborate across various departments of a business to convey these company goals.

What skills do you need to become a graphic designer?

The minimum qualification to become a graphic designer is typically a bachelor's degree in graphic design or similar creative subject. However, it's important that you have a strong portfolio to showcase your best work to potential clients. Common skills a graphic designer should have include:

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Creativity in various media forms
User experience and website design fundamentals
Storyboarding
Desktop publishing
Composition
Image editing
Proficiency with design programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and GIMP

Should I get a graphic design certification?

In addition to developing your skills, obtaining a professional certification may help your Upwork profile stand out. Some examples of popular graphic designer certifications include:

Adobe Certified Expert (ACE)
Advertising Design Certification
Adobe InDesign (Certified)

These certifications will provide you with a strong foundation to begin your graphic design career.

What are the job responsibilities of a graphic designer?

Typical graphic designer responsibilities include:

Collaborating with advertising directors, brand consultants, marketers, and other departments to create new media and artwork
Designing new media using graphic design software and tools
Creating a package of new fonts, colors, and other design elements to tie together brand packages
Translate a company's goals and needs into promotional design strategies
Pitching new design concepts to advertising teams

Average hourly rates of graphic designers on Upwork

The rates you can command as a graphic designer on Upwork can vary depending on your skills, experience, certifications, and other qualifications.

To give you an idea of what's possible, here is a distribution of graphic designer rates on Upwork by percentile:

Graphic Designers on Upwork
can earn $40–$75/hr.

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$40 $75

Median hourly rates (USD)

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